School Summer Holidays

Enjoy a Summer Holiday at a Family Cottage in Britain and Ireland

The School Summer Holidays in July and August are a very popular time for family holidays in the UK and Ireland with the best of the weather to look forward to, all the attractions open and lots of events to visit.

We have lots of superb self catering cottages and apartments ideal for a family summer holiday in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. From cheap budget accommodation to luxury cottages, near the seaside or in the countryside, you are sure to find something perfect for your summer holidays especially as there are some great late availability and last minute deals around.

 

Selected Summer Holiday Family Favourite Cottages

Eastburn Cottage in Newbiggin , North Yorkshire, North East England

Eastburn Cottage, Newbiggin

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Eastburn Cottage self catering accommodation in Newbiggin , North Yorkshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Eastburn Cottage start from £380 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eastburn Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Byre in Hollington, Derbyshire, Central England

The Byre, Hollington

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Byre self catering accommodation in Hollington, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Byre start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Byre


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Fairway Lodge in Tedburn St Mary, Devon, South West England

Fairway Lodge, Tedburn St Mary

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Fairway Lodge self catering accommodation in Tedburn St Mary, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Fairway Lodge start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fairway Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Cosy Corner- Coastguard Court in Cullenstown, County Wexford, Ireland South

Cosy Corner- Coastguard Court, Cullenstown

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Cosy Corner- Coastguard Court self catering accommodation in Cullenstown, County Wexford sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Cosy Corner- Coastguard Court start from £171 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cosy Corner- Coastguard Court


Sleeps 2 Garden

Straboy Garden Cottage in Glenties, County Donegal, Ireland North

Straboy Garden Cottage, Glenties

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Straboy Garden Cottage self catering accommodation in Glenties, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Straboy Garden Cottage start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Straboy Garden Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Tree Grove Cottage in Kinlough, County Leitrim, Ireland West

Tree Grove Cottage, Kinlough

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland West

Tree Grove Cottage self catering accommodation in Kinlough, County Leitrim sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Tree Grove Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tree Grove Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tree Grove Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Willow Cottage in Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire, North West England

Willow Cottage, Poulton-Le-Fylde

Breaks in LancashireNorth West England

Willow Cottage self catering accommodation in Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Willow Cottage start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Cottage


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Kiltymon Cottage in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland South

Kiltymon Cottage, Bantry

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Kiltymon Cottage self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Kiltymon Cottage start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kiltymon Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

Tyn y Mynydd in Moelfre, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Tyn y Mynydd, Moelfre

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Tyn y Mynydd self catering accommodation in Moelfre, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Tyn y Mynydd start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyn y Mynydd


Sleeps 8 Garden

Rhos Cottage in Knighton, Powys, Mid Wales

Rhos Cottage, Knighton

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Rhos Cottage self catering accommodation in Knighton, Powys sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Rhos Cottage start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rhos Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

Summer Holiday Late Availability and Cheap Deals

Not surprisingly the school summer holidays get booked up fastest each year so it is worth trying to book early if you have somewhere specific in mind. However, if you haven't don't worry there is still a lot to choose from including some great last minute deals, especially from cancellations. For Summer Holiday Deals, Offers and Availability:

Summer School Holidays in the UK & Ireland

Although often known abroad as vacations, breaks or recess, the UK school holidays are a time when the schools are closed for study and the children/students have an extended break.

In the Britain the school summer holidays tend to be about 6 weeks long, running from late to July until the end of August, with schools normally returning back in early September. Ireland tends to have a longer summer holiday, nearly 3 months.

This July-August period is when most British families will take their family holidays either in the UK or abroad when the weather is at its best. However, this does mean that the popular attractions and accommodation will be busy during this period.

What to do on your Summer Holidays

If you are going to spend the Summer School Holidays in the Britain or Ireland then you will find the following links useful:

 

Family Summer Holidays in England

Search for a self catering cottages, apartments or holiday flats in England - choose from traditional seaside resorts, pretty coastlines, rural countryside, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities in England.

Family Summer Holidays in Scotland

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Family Summer Holidays in Wales

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Family Holidays in Ireland

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Refine your Family Summer Holiday Cottage search

We have thousands cottages, apartments, lodges and bungalows listed which is a huge choice. So if that is feeling a little overwhelming, why not narrow down your search by county using the menu at the top of the page or use our Advanced Cottage and Self Catering Search to select specific accommodation features.

 

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